Disboutiquers Part 14 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[emcreative]

emcreative, Here'e the tute on my blog for a double layer stripwork skirt - you could easily make it one layer though with or without a ruffle. I can talk you through any modifications if you need me to.

http://my-sweet-sunshine.blogspot.com/2009/05/okey-dokey.htm

Here's a picture of a stripwork and a simple skirt too. Don't know what your fabrics are, but the second skirt might work and it is super easy to make.

LOL! Hi! That's me! I posted a link for my blog and the stripwork skirt tute.

Thanks! I was also thinking "Umm...who's Leslie?" LOL!

This is what she picked out:

Well, I'm not sure the red is actual one, it's close at least- she said it "Made her think of cherry blossoms"

Thanks so much for posting the link!

 

[Stephres]

HOLY COW! I wish I had 1/10th of your talent lady! I would case that Tinkerbell in a heartbeat! Sooooo cute! The second skirt is hideous and I think you should get it out of your house immediately! I will PM you my address! Seriously, I love the look of these skirts, but I am thinking it is the lack of contrast that may be bugging you. Could you add some accent in the darker pink?

You are too late Mindy, she already told me it is exactly Megan's size!

 

[jeniamt]

My life is going bonkers right now - DD (5 mo) is having hearing issues, I have kidney stones and a kidney infection, and DH is deploying. My therapy - SEWING Anyways, I have decided to try some appliques. I want to do Sebastian and Flounder and was sent cutouts from a sheet (thank you Laura!). Should I just put them on the t-shirt or would I be better off using different materials and piecing it together?

Also, I would like to make my youngest dd a shirt and applique a Mickey head on it for the Christmas party... she will be 10 months old when we go, so probably in the size 9-12 months. Does anyone know a good pattern I should use? I've always used Simplicity, Buttericks, and McCalls, but am willing to venture into the YCMT patterns.

TIA

Sorry to hear about everything going on in your life... when it rains it pours. Get sewing is my best advice! Here is what I recently did w/ Flounder and Sebastian (Carla's Easy Fit Pants):

Here is the top (combo Simply Sweet Halter & stripwork):

Since I do not think I feel like doing another TR this year...I will share just the important pics with you guys. Since photobucket is so slow...I will spread this over a few posts.

We drove down on Friday afternoon as far a St. Augustine. We stayed in a Confort Suites just off the interstate. Then we got up early and arrived at WDW around 9:30. We were very happy our room was ready...we stayed at ASMu in a family suite. It was soooo nice to have the extra space this year!

We spent our first day at Animal Kingdom. It was sooo much fun!! And for my BIG, HUGE Thank you to T!!!!! She was nice enough to let me CASE her AK outfit....mine were not as nice as her's...but when you work in 3's....you tend to cut down on too many details! But the kids got TONS of attention! I made them out of a very lightweight cotton so the kids were really cool all day...thank goodness because it was way hot!


Meeting Flick!

During the parade, many, many CM's stopped to comment on the kids outfits.

We went to Wilderness Lodge for dinner...we were supposed to eat at Whispering Canyon, but the kids didn't want to eat there......so we ate at the CS Roaring Fork, I think. Really, it was okay...little cheaper that way! But, WL is beautiful! Tim said we may have to figure out a way to stay there someday! I can only hope!

Day 2, Sunday, we went to DHS to STAR WARS WEEKENDS!!!!! Patrick was looking forward to this all year!

Waiting in line to meet an Ewok...not sure who...but he was short and hairy!

Just before the Star Wars parade...the little Green men enlisted my kids.

The outfits are awesome!!! Looks like you had a great time!

I finished up this Ariel Vida this afternoon. This is for AbbyGrace's trip that is coming up.

OOHhh I love a Vida! Adorable!!!

Opinions please!!!

Here's the newest (shown over a pettiskirt):

The first skirt was a smaller size than the latest so I'm thinking the difference in length is what I'm reacting too. I also think maybe the pinks of the fabrics I used are too much the same tone so there's not enough contrast for visual interest.

I'd love your honest critique of this skirt and any ideas for what I might do to improve on it.

THANKS!

Honestly, I think it is awesome. But if it feels weird to you, what about doing the rolled hem on the sheer top fabric on the left in the red color (it currently looks white)? That way there would be more contrast and symmetry of color throughout the skirt.

 

[my*2*angels]

You are too late Mindy, she already told me it is exactly Megan's size!

Just my luck, day late and a dollar short!

 

[jeniamt]

LisaZoe:

Here I am giving you my opinion when I don't even know how to do a rolled hem let alone change the color of my serger thread to red! It came threaded in white so white thread is what I sew! I tried doing a rolled he once and it turned out to be a big mess!

 

[revrob]

LisaZoe:

Here I am giving you my opinion when I don't even know how to do a rolled hem let alone change the color of my serger thread to red! It came threaded in white so white thread is what I sew! I tried doing a rolled he once and it turned out to be a big mess!

You need a Baby Lock!

 

[twob4him]

Please help! I am trying to learn my new embroidery machine. I bought some applique and embroidery patterns last night. I get how to do the embroidery patterns but not sure how to do the applique. I am trying to make the mad hatter and I found an online tutorial and it said the machine should stitch out the outline first, does that really happen or do I need to put the applique fabric down from the first stitch???? Really confused here!

LOL you sound like me! I watched the one video on the swak website and then jumped right in. ARggg I messed up like three times. But yes, I like the first pass (outline) , then put the fabric down, it will outline it again. Then trim as close as you can then it will satin stitch it nicely on the third pass. Also, did you know you can back up or go forward 10 stitches at a time?? I needed to know that when my thread broke. I stopped, rethreaded, backed up 20 stitches and restarted. On my machine you press the "+" or "-" sign to do this. Good luck and can't wait to see what you do!!

Opinions please!!!

I made a skirt last year and loved how it came out. Not long after I tried a second with different fabric and it still sits unfinished because I wasn't happy with how it was looking. Since then I haven't tried again so I decided to try to see if I could. I'm just not sure about it. In some ways, I like it but it's just not quite what I was hoping for. Here's the first one I made:

Here's the newest (shown over a pettiskirt):

The first skirt was a smaller size than the latest so I'm thinking the difference in length is what I'm reacting too. I also think maybe the pinks of the fabrics I used are too much the same tone so there's not enough contrast for visual interest.

I'd love your honest critique of this skirt and any ideas for what I might do to improve on it.

THANKS!

I love them both and stared at it to figure out the difference. I think the striped ruffle on the second skirt is great. I think if you added it to the bottom of the skirt all the way around...the dark bold would balance out the similiar color layers and pull the skirt together. Just a thought...they are both quite lovely Lisa...and I just love your work and creativity!!!

 

[ncmomof2]

I love the strip work Mickey gang dress. Are those embroidery designs along the bottom? I so need to get PED Basic so I can get some fun designs to play with... and possibly try some digitizing.

I think the length of the Ariel dress is just right. She's fully covered and it looks like it will be nice and cool.

They are embroidery. I borrowed a friend's Brother Disney machine. It is the one they sold at Walmart a few years ago. Now I want one!

 

[aimeeg]

Thanks for all the compliments on my DD Sleeping Beauty outfit. It was fun to do. I remember distinctly there are 7 yards of the 3 inch ruffles on the front of the dress. I also hand ruffled the whole front. The ruffle on the hem I did with the ruffler but I wanted to get the front perfect.

Lisa, I think your issue with the skirt is not having a top to match. I think if you had your top pictured with the skirt you would be happier. All you need to do is pull your skirt colors into your top and it will click for you. I love the style of the skirt and the Tink set is really beautiful.

 

[LisaZoe]

LisaZoe:

Here I am giving you my opinion when I don't even know how to do a rolled hem let alone change the color of my serger thread to red! It came threaded in white so white thread is what I sew! I tried doing a rolled he once and it turned out to be a big mess!

LOL, I only change serger thread when I must. It's really not hard but for some reason I avoid it as much as possible. Mostly I leave white on since that works for most fabric I use.

HOLY COW! I wish I had 1/10th of your talent lady! I would case that Tinkerbell in a heartbeat! Sooooo cute! The second skirt is hideous and I think you should get it out of your house immediately! I will PM you my address! Seriously, I love the look of these skirts, but I am thinking it is the lack of contrast that may be bugging you. Could you add some accent in the darker pink?

I love them both and stared at it to figure out the difference. I think the striped ruffle on the second skirt is great. I think if you added it to the bottom of the skirt all the way around...the dark bold would balance out the similiar color layers and pull the skirt together. Just a thought...they are both quite lovely Lisa...and I just love your work and creativity!!!

Thanks so much for all the compliments and suggestions. I think I might let it sit for awhile to see if sudden inspiration hits. I am tempted to take the whole thing apart and make the tiers shorter with a 3rd tier added - probably a narrow ruffle.

Lisa, I think your issue with the skirt is not having a top to match. I think if you had your top pictured with the skirt you would be happier. All you need to do is pull your skirt colors into your top and it will click for you. I love the style of the skirt and the Tink set is really beautiful.

I can't decide what style top I want for this. I was thinking something with Fancy Nancy would be really cute or a cute ballerina applique.

 

[emcreative]

I can't decide what style top I want for this. I was thinking something with Fancy Nancy would be really cute or a cute ballerina applique.

And my thought was the reason you liked the first so much better than the second was because the colors are "balanced/symmetrical" in the first. The heavier pattern is on the bottom of the skirt AND the bottom of the shirt, balancing it all out. But on the second, it goes from dark on the bottom to light on the top.

Take some of the darker pink material and lay it on the top of the skirt. See if maybe your eye likes that better?

(and I think that, once you add a pretty ballerina top, it will be TOTALLY HORRIBLE AND RUINED and so you'll have to send it ALL to my house to wipe it from your memory! )

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Opinions please!!!

THANKS!

Ok so I am the last person who should be giving advice...but I think for me it is the fact that the first layer in the yellow skirt has some depth to it with the design on it, and the second one is great but the top layer of pink just looks to flat. No visual interest to draw your eye to it. Does that sound right?

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

Chucks-

I also agree you can do a lot with the Simply Sweet pattern. The sky is the limit when you use your imagination.

I love this!

You better get to sewing! I'm happy to answer any questions!




That is TOO CUTE! I think I need to make one for AbbyGrace. She didn't like the idea that this one wasn't for her. I had to sneak it out of the house to mail it!

I have ALWAYS loved that Sleeping Beauty, Aimee! The ruffles on the front Just beautiful!

Ok, I've got pics uploading - let's see if they're ready.

I finished up this Ariel Vida this afternoon. This is for AbbyGrace's trip that is coming up.

I love the Pokey dots!

I finished two more today. It was much easier thanks to my ruffler coming in the mail and Carla's e-book. I doubt if I would have figured it out without it!!

Here is the first:

the back...

The second:

the back...

Do you all think that the Ariel one is too short as a dress? It seems a weird length, too short for a dress but too long for anything besides crop pants and it will be too hot in Sept for those.

Are there any tutorials out there for layering ruffles? I love the look and I want to make sure I do it correctly, or at least efficiently!

Thanks!

I think it is the right legnth for a dress.

Opinions please!!!

I made a skirt last year and loved how it came out. Not long after I tried a second with different fabric and it still sits unfinished because I wasn't happy with how it was looking. Since then I haven't tried again so I decided to try to see if I could. I'm just not sure about it. In some ways, I like it but it's just not quite what I was hoping for. Here's the first one I made:

Here's the newest (shown over a pettiskirt):

The first skirt was a smaller size than the latest so I'm thinking the difference in length is what I'm reacting too. I also think maybe the pinks of the fabrics I used are too much the same tone so there's not enough contrast for visual interest.

I'd love your honest critique of this skirt and any ideas for what I might do to improve on it.

THANKS!

The Tink skirt reminds me of Flower Petals, I think the scale might be off on the pink if that makes sense like the underskirt is just a smidge too long.

I also ment to quote Stephres, I love the Shorts tute, I have a huge problem with pants fitting Katie. Nothing fits her her backside is forever hanging out of her pants.

 

[teresajoy]

Thanks! Isn't she just the sweetest? Your comment is why I came and posted the picture of the blankets

I'm glad you posted them!

Those baby pictures make me want another one so bad though!!

You're welcome: thanks for telling me to write it (did you know you had that much power?).
!

Wow! Who knew!!!

I love all your pictures!! I think Katie's Star Wars dress was my favorite!!! Your kids are all so adorable!!!

NOW, we headed to our local thrift store, to get some Big Tshirts to make my fabulous Tshirt capris. They had 1.00 Shirts today! Love that. We didn't find any good shirts that have a nice centered design... HOWEVER.. we did score something HUGE!!

Georgia has been saving for a "real" AG doll. Even though we got the AG cousin. hehe She still wants a real one. Well, we were lookin and there she was... a packaged American Girl doll! OMG! I saw it out of the corner of my eye. Another little girl was heading over to her, and I said Georgia GO RUN GET THAT DOLL! hahaha I know bad mommy!! But, its a brand new doll... and an AG doll at that! She skurried her little booty up got her RIGHT before the other girl. whew.... She brought it back to me. I got a naughty look from the mother (oops sorry. What can I say, I guess she knew what it was too) Even though we are on a tight budget right now, and only gettig the shirts. I figured since we weren't getting any shirts, right??? So up to the counter we go, total please..... $5.95!!! YES you read that right! SIX BUCKS!

Total score.

Oh my goodness Kelly!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!! Which one is she!!!!?? PICTURES please!!! Georgia must have been so happy!!!

I also agree you can do a lot with the Simply Sweet pattern. The sky is the limit when you use your imagination.

GORGEOUS!!!!!! I love that!

Shannon that is FABULOUS!!!! WOW!!! That really is wonderful!!!

I finished two more today. It was much easier thanks to my ruffler coming in the mail and Carla's e-book. I doubt if I would have figured it out without it!!

Here is the first:

he Ariel one is too short as a dress? It seems a weird length, too short for a dress but too long for anything besides crop pants and it will be too hot in Sept for those.

Are there any tutorials out there for layering ruffles? I love the look and I want to make sure I do it correctly, or at least efficiently!

Thanks!

I love the dresses!!! And, I think the Ariel one looks great as a dress!

I finished this last night for Abby and I Like the dress, Love the bloomers, I hate the cupcake! It is off, I dont know how this happened!

I'm not sure what's wrong with the cupcake, it looks fine to me.

Thank you all for the links and your insight. We just got back from WDW and I have some pics of the clothes I did for my kids.

I was really happy with the Evil Queen/ 7 dwarfs shirt I did for dd. This is the first piece of clothing I've ever done. I've only done a pocket book and curtains before. I did not use a pattern (big mistake) and it took forever to do. The Evil Queen and 7 dwarfs are iron on patches. I do not have an embroidery machine.

CUTE outfits and kids!!! I love the Evil Queen one!

I'm loving all the Sleeping Beauty sets!! Here's mine using a pillowcase for the top. It doesn't have the collar, but the skirt has the pepulum.

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This is so pretty! I don't remember it!

 

[dezimber]

I made up my own pattern for some board shorts with elastic for Tyler last year. It was pretty easy.

I would get Carla's easy fit pants from youcanmakethis.com . They'll last forever and since he seems to in several sizes they'll fit perfect! You can make them to his size easily and use it forever!

Thank you for the replies. The pattern I have is a zipper fly with a short rise. My mom thought we would able convert it to elastic waist but after looking closer at the pattern it would be difficult to get the right fit. He is difficult to fit in non-stretch pants and shorts.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

I took a pair of Tyler's shorts that fit him well, Folded them in Half and added an inch to each side then traced it. I made sure I made the waist long so they wouldnt end up "cracky"

 

[dezimber]

I might have to try that out. I have a ton of practice fabric I play with before cutting the valuable Disney fabric because there very few choices these days.

 

[Rymer]

Thanks so much!



I've not made it yet, except in my mind 100 times! I have one cut out, and I don't remember now why I didn't finish it. Something got in front of it on the table, and it was all over!



Thanks so much, Lisa! It was lots of fun, but I have to admit that I'm glad those ruffles are over with!




LOVE me some polka dots! Thanks!



This is good to know - I need to pull that back out and get at it!



Thanks! Isn't it fun gaining inspiration from each other?



You will notice that many on this thread have their ebay or etsy IDs in their signature. That is usually an indication that they are willing to sew for others. Even if that person doesn't have items currently listed, they are generally willing to send you pictures of things they have created and list something specific for you if you wish. You could also PM someone if you see something that you like and ask if they would be willing to list something for you.

Thank you for your reply! I will take a look when I get home tonight. I am at work and they block all the pictures here! so annoying. hopefully I can find something. I'm addicted to this thread now!!

 

[littlepeppers]

We needed a rally shirt. Everyone in the house had a LSU shirt for the big game except for my DD. I whipped this one up in 45min before our company came over.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I LOVE all of the skirts with the petti's under them. Now I MUST have one for my girls. Where is the cheapest place to purchase them?